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MELVIN M WATERS LOGGING INC
Nicholls, GA
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 891884
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
891884
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
June 20, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 6, 2000
Annual Mileage
120,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Nicholls, GA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance15
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
0 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2025 | GA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dawn · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY2KM001682 | 1 | — |
| Homemade | Semi-trailer | T777813 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2025 | 1441000732 | DOUGLAS GA | I | 16 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HOMEMADE |
1M1PN4GY2KM001682 T777813 |
GA ELT834 GA TL9C452 |
| 393.209D-STSM | OOSSteering - Modified or has a condition that interferes with the free movement of steering | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.207C-SLB | OOSSuspension - 25% or more of the leaves in a spring assembly are broken | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.207A-STCB | OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.60B | Windshield - Missing | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.40A-B | Brake - Inadequate braking system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.201C-FR | Frame - Bent, cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
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